Dietitian- High Risk Postpartum- Temporary Part-time 2025

Job title:

Dietitian- High Risk Postpartum- Temporary Part-time 2025

Company

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Job description

Summary of DutiesThe main functions of the Dietitian in the high risk clinics include, but are not limited to:

• Reports to the Patient Care Manager
• Provides antepartum/postpartum care to patients experiencing a complicated pregnancy
• Conducts patient assessment, intervention, education, patient advocacy & labour and delivery planning
• Provides care in the context of the interprofessional team and strives to give excellent care throughout the patient’s hospital experience
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities provide excellent patient/family-centred health care
• Maintains all core certifications as a requirement of employment
• Provides support to patients with pregnancy complications with a focus on patients with diabetes (GDM, Types 1 & 2)
• Provides nutritional counseling and support for patients with pregnancy complications with a specialized focus on women with diabetes (GDM, Types 1 & 2)
• Provides consultative support for patients on W&B obstetrical inpatient units (High Risk Obstetrics, Maternal Newborn, and Birthing Unit).
• The successful candidate will participate in the advancement of patient care through evidence-based practice Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities which facilitate the operation of the clinic and in providing excellent patient/family-centred health care.

• Supports the philosophy of family-centred maternity care & the Mission, Vision & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications/Skills

• Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) required
• CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) certification required
• Recent, related experience with an obstetrical population required
• Proficiency in nutritional assessment and recent experience working with perinatal patients with diabetes required
• Experience in providing patient/family education and counselling required
• Demonstrated initiative, teamwork and ability to effectively prioritize work required
• Demonstrated effective, communication, collaboration, mediation skills required
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice required
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development required
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experienced computer skills including IntelliSpace Perinatal, Sunnycare, Acurro required
• Demonstrated interest in personal professional development
• Demonstrated experience in conflict management
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated team player with the proven ability to set priorities of care
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team
• Demonstrated positive approach to change
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of person-centred care approaches and principles

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:03:51 GMT

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